Westwood Free Public Library

Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Westwood Free Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted. The library reserves the right to cancel any program due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events.

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Coffee and Conversation
10am-11:30am
 Coffee and Conversation
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10am-11:30am
ONLINE ZOOM
The Westwood Library and Westwood for All Ages are teaming up to bring you a new conversation group starting this fall.  Grab a cup of coffee (or tea!) and join us online.  Once registered, you'll receive an invite each week.  This group is meant to be a fun, social gathering with...read more
Pop Up Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
1pm-3pm
Pop Up Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1pm-3pm
Visit the Library parking lot during the time  specified to find an assortment of books, DVDs, audiobooks, computer games (Wii/Playstation 2 etc.), holiday items and more for sale by the Westwood Friends of the Library.  Lots of interesting finds and very, very low prices!  BULK SALE ...read more
Bollywood Dance (Gr 3-5) on ZOOM
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Bollywood Dance (Gr 3-5) on ZOOM
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25 @ 4:00 pmBollywood Dance (Gr
ZOOM
Have fun, get some exercise and cultural exposure by learning some basic Bollywood dance moves with Choreographer Ashwin Kumar. (30 mins)
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Virtual Pet Party: (Gr K-2) on ZOOM
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Virtual Pet Party: (Gr K-2) on ZOOM
Thursdays, November 5 @ 2:00 pm; November 12 & 19 @ 4:00 pmVirtual Pet Party:
ZOOM
Have fun learning about and connecting with bunnies, hedgehogs, chicks, blue-tongued skinks, chinchillas, tortoises, guinea pigs, miniature chickens, and bearded dragons!  A variety of different animals will be presented each week and you'll interesting facts about each animal (30 mins)

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Music Speaks (children to age 4) on ZOOM
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Music Speaks (children to age 4) on ZOOM
Fridays, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 10:30 amMusic Speaks (childr
ZOOM
Little ones will enjoy this early childhood interactive Mommy and Me music program.  It provides developmentally appropriate music for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to age 4.  Music Speaks uses a mix of traditional and contemporary songs from around the world in order to bring o...read more
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Pop Up Used Book Sale 1pm - 3pm
1pm-3pm
 Pop Up Used Book Sale 1pm - 3pm
Monday, Nov. 9, 1pm-3pm
Visit the Library parking lot during the time  specified to find an assortment of books, DVDs, audiobooks, computer games (Wii/Playstation 2 etc.), holiday items and more for sale by the Westwood Friends of the Library.  Lots of interesting finds and very, very low prices!  BULK SALE ...read more
The Incredible Journey (Gr 2-5) on ZOOM
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
The Incredible Journey (Gr 2-5) on ZOOM
Monday, Nov. 9, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
ZOOM
Children will be transformed into water droplets traveling through the water cycle.  Students simulate the movement of water, while picking up beads ending in a water cycle bracelet. (45 mins) 
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Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm - 9:00pm
 Tutor Training Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
VIA ZOOM
Are you interested in becoming an ESL tutor? The Literacy Volunteers of the Pascack Valley is hosting this free remote tutor training workshop, registration is required. Please plan to attend all five sessions. Click this link to register.  https://www.literacyvolunteerspv.org/tutor-traini...read more
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Pop Up Story Time in Veteran’s Park
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Pop Up Story Time in Veteran’s Park
Thursday, Nov. 12, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Veteran's Park/Gazebo
Offsite story time in the park/gazebo.  No registration. (30 mins)
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Our Subway Baby, a digital story time with the author
1pm
Our Subway Baby, a digital story time with the author
Monday, Nov. 16, 1pm
ONLINE ZOOM
Please join us for a special story time with author Pete Mercurio as he presents his newly published picturebook Our Subway Baby.  Pete, grew up in Westwood and attended Ketler school through Westwood High School, and one of his first jobs was at the Iron Horse!  We are excited to have Pet...read more
Virtual Field Trip: The White House (Gr 3-5) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Virtual Field Trip: The White House (Gr 3-5) on Google Meet
Monday, Nov. 16, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmVirtual Field Trip:
Google Meet
We will take a 360 degree virtual tour of some of the historical rooms within the White House, then we will make our own White House paper model.  Download the attached template and bring it with you to the meeting along with scissors, glue, and a pencil.https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3m_oKG...read more

Recommended Reading: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
7pm
Recommended Reading: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
Monday, Nov. 16, 7pm
ONLINE ZOOM
Join us for our next Reading Against Racism book discussion.  Caste, the latest book by Pulitzer prize winning author Isabel Wilkerson.  NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • The Pulitzer Prize–winning, bestselling author of The Warm...read more
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Outreach Private Story Time: Bell’s Little Learners
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Outreach Private Story Time: Bell’s Little Learners
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bell's Little Learners
Off site private story time (30 mins)
Pop Up Used Book Sale 1pm - 3pm
1pm-3pm
 Pop Up Used Book Sale 1pm - 3pm
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1pm-3pm
Visit the Library parking lot during the time  specified to find an assortment of books, DVDs, audiobooks, computer games (Wii/Playstation 2 etc.), holiday items and more for sale by the Westwood Friends of the Library.  Lots of interesting finds and very, very low prices!  BULK SALE ...read more
Virtual Teen Escape Room
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
 Virtual Teen Escape Room
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Via Zoom
Join us for fun puzzle challenges found in escape rooms! Open to teens in grades 6-9 pm, registration required for access.

Journeys into.... New Jersey
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 Journeys into.... New Jersey
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Via Zoom
 "Journeys into New Jersey" is an introductory exploration of what makes New Jersey unique - what is authentically and uniquely New Jersey beyond the stereotypes. What is to be found beyond the turnpike, malls and boardwalks. It speaks to our history, culture and peoples - past and pr...read more

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Collaborate, Meet, and Work Remotely with Google
7pm
Collaborate, Meet, and Work Remotely with Google
Thursday, Nov. 19, 7pm
This free workshop is open to any adult interested in learning about using google tools to meet and work.Please register here:  https://community.grow.google/s/event/a0r1E00000CrXnG
OBG Online Book Group: The Innocent Wife by Amy Lloyd
7:30pm
OBG Online Book Group: The Innocent Wife by Amy Lloyd
Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30pm
The Innocent Wifeby Amy Lloyd (Goodreads Author)You Love Him. You Trust Him. So Why Are You So Scared?Twenty years ago, Dennis Danson was arrested and imprisoned for the brutal murder of a young girl. Now he’s the subject of a true-crime documentary that’s whipping up a frenzy ...read more
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Pop Up Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
11am - 3pm
Pop Up Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, Nov. 21, 11am - 3pm
Last book sale of the year and Saturday promises to be fine weather so come on out to find some excellent condition books for adults and children--hardcovers, paperbacks; lots of DVDs and CDs, electronic games, board games and holiday specials.Low, low prices, lots of great finds.
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Crafternoon: (Gr K-5) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Crafternoon: (Gr K-5) on Google Meet
Monday, Nov. 30, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmCrafternoon: (Gr K-5
Google Meet
Each month we'll make an easy craft just for the fun of it!  This month we'll make a cornucopia mosaic. Craft kit provided. (30 mins)

     
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